Stanley speaks on wreck of rear column reports
The Times prints H M Stanley interview defending his account of the wreck. He says his published facts come from surviving officers and offers to publish official reports if they differ, noting Lieutenant Troup’s language is overly violent and unhelpful for publication. He blames rear column dissent on public censure.
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Dunlap
Lowpox
the Times
H.M. Stanley
Qeecenstown
Tustonic
Stanley
Trowp
Boston
Troup
Mr. Stanley
Emin Pasha Relief Committee
Barttelot
Rich only cure for consumption touted by Koch
An ornate notice claims Professor Koch has developed a lymph based cure for consumption using metallic salts that allegedly kills the bacillus and fortifies health. It states the process is long and costly, making the remedy available only to the wealthy unless governments fund broad distribution.
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Berrios
Koch
Joseph Lister
Wedded Amid Luxury in Sir James McGregor's Marriage
Lonpos October 30. The marriage of Sir James McGregor to Mire Nina Meiggs daughter of railway contractor John Meiggs was held at St. Paul s KRingebridge. Canon Duckworth officiated. The bride wore white duchesse satin with old point lace and white heather sprays. Her veil was a Perunsels lad gift from Lord and Lady Abincer. She was attended by six bridesmaids.
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Lonpos
James McGregor
Mire
Nina Meiggs
John Meiggs
St. Paul's
Kringebridge
Canon Duckworth
Abincer
Thugs in Full Swing Near Spandau
Berlin reports a surge of highway robberies and garotting in the Spandau area with 12 cases in two weeks and one murder. Six robbers have been arrested as gendarmes patrol highways nightly to protect travelers.
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Berits
Spandau
Conservatives Arrange to Secure Churchill Services
Loxnox October 30 Conservatives plan to bring Lord Randolph Churchill back into public life. He will not join the current ministry but would lead the opposition in the House of Commons after a government change. Churchill agrees, prompting the party to prepare an early country appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BT Dunlap
Loxnox
Lord Randolph Churchill
Carlton Club
Lord Randolph
House of Commons
Tories
Not linked Colonel in Birchall case identified
Montreal tale of a Colonel in Birchall murder claim proved mistaken. Colonel J. E. Lewis of New York was in London during the murder and only a casual acquaintance. Birchall left for Canada with his baggage, later returned to the hotel manager.
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Loxpox
Stevens
Montreal
Birchall
Morley’s
Trafalgar Square
J. E. Lewis
No. 11
Wall Street
New York
London
Canada
Colonel Lewis
Theotel
Lewis
Balfour visits rough Connemara amid Irish tensions
Mr Balfour travels 50 miles from Emlmore to Carraroe amid rain and apathy, meeting Police Commissioner Brune. he plans Galway and Dublin as critics warn him not to spin Irish sentiment for political gain. In Ticino, Left abstentions and resignations cloud politics as Fognetti becomes president. Paris hears Tariff talk on minimum and most favored nation rules. Dockers refuse strike despite changes, while Buffalo Bill’s show Indians plan Philadelphia visit. Hungarian Diet dissolves Anti Semitic party after failed Hebrew motion. lace factory talks end with concessions. Melbourne ministry falls to no confidence.
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Associated
Dustis
Mr. Balfour
E Vlemore
Carraroe
Connemara
Balfour
Costello
Brune
Galway
Dublin
Limerick
John O'Connor
Prince of Wales
Loxpox
Dockers’ Union
Mansion House
John M. Burke
Buffalo Bill
Philadelphia
Red Star Line
Bergenland
New York
West
Washington
President Harrison
Presth
CaLais
Melbourne
Prominent Cotton Operator Committed Self Slaughter
New York October 30 William T. Tannihill former Cotton Exchange director aged 60 shot himself. In 1871 he led the firm Robert Tannihill & Son, a dashing operator who generally steered clear of market danger.
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New York
William T. Tannihill
The
Cotton Exchange
Tannihill
Robert Tannihill & Son
Lady Typewriters Race Scores At Harry Davis Theater
At ten last night the contest results show No 1 with 2274 words No 2 2169 No 3 2873 No 4 2008 No 5 1029 No 6 1937 No 7 2238 No 9 1915 No Bisin first fe with 2875 words Nos 1 and 7 vie for second place No 7 has many friends who expect victory The event closes Saturday at 9 PM when the winners are announced.
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Harry Davis’ Theater
Betrayed His Trust A Clerk Falls From Grace
Van J Abel a confidential clerk at L H Harris and Co wholesale druggists lived high with a wealthy Ridge avenue Allegheny home and costly habits. About ten thousand dollars vanished from firm books leading to his confession and arrest. He is 22 and bail was posted while his Washington Pa parents were summoned. The firm sought to hush the affair and avoid prosecution.
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van J. Abel
L. H. Harris & Co
Ridge Avenue
Allegheny
Cay
Abel
Avery
Washington, Pa
Mexican cattle tariffs spark mixed industry reactions
Reports from Kansas City and Mexico City claim Mexico may impose a 5008 per car duty on American cattle, though traders doubt lasting impact. Major Powers of the National Cattle Growers Association says it will curb shipments and shift beef consumption southward. C W Baker of the Chicago Live Stock Exchange calls it spiteful but short-lived. A City of Mexico dispatch notes no new duty currently, and that any tariff changes would come with notice.
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CuHicaco
Kansas City
Mexico
Major Powers
National Cattle Growers’ Association
C. W. Baker
Chicago Live Stock Exchange
City of
Pensions for Confederate Veterans debated at Mississippi convention
The Mississippi convention disposed of levee report and passed a motion to enact laws against trusts. A pension for indigent Confederate soldiers was opened for adjustment by the Legislature, removing the fixed $75 figure. A tax exemption measure for manufacturers was adopted, granting ten years of relief for new finished-state production.
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Jackson
Miss
Committee On
Robinson
Rankin
Street
Revere Poisoner Case Heats Pettit Trial
Judge Snyder bars confession of prior engagement with Pettit before his wife's death. Deputy Graves testifies Pettit was arrested in Columbus wearing a private detective badge. Rev. Wilson recalls Pettit admitting a murder charge and urged investigation while Pettit urged caution. Expert testifies to strychnine in Mrs. Pettit's remains.
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Crawfordsville, Inc
Pettit
Snyder
Whitehead
John W. Graves
Columbus
J. H. Wilson
South Bend
Sewer Gas Explosion in Kansas City
Accumulated sewer gases confined in a pipe under Enneas avenue near Brent stress Kansas City Kan exploded with great force. Iron caps of man holes were blown about 50 feet into the air as pedestrians and horses fled in alarm. No injuries reported. cause unknown.
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Kansas City
Enneas Avenue
Brent Stress
Kan
Fatal Basilroad Accident on Southern Pacific
A freight train collided with a construction train on the Southern Pacific near Painted Care 200 miles west of San Antonio. Several cars were smashed and one or two people were killed. Foreman Simon Shaw was crushed to death in the wreck. track cleared within hours.
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San AnTonio
Painted Care
Southern Pacific
Simon Shaw
Fatal Accident at Bethlehem Iron Mill in Pennsylvania
A large vessel in the Bethlehem Iron Company's converting department tilted this morning, spilling 20 tons of molten metal. Michael Bugan received severe burns and is not expected to recover. Osborn Crissman William Saunders Louis Boyer and August Schenick were burned on splashing metal and are seriously injured.
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Bethlehem, Pa
Bethlehem Iron Company
Sud
Michael Bugan
Osborn Crissman
William Saunders
Louis Boyer
August Schenick
Notable Visitors and Local Arrivals List in Altoona
D Frank Crawford of the Pennsylvania Railroad motive power department traveled from Alliance to Altoona last night. John B. Bartlett advance agent for Strauss Orchestra arrives ahead of two city concerts. D T MacCabe Panhandle Railroad official visited Columbus en route. Judge Joseph C Bucher of Uniontown in town commenting on Pittsburg gas fire. Captain Benjamin Baugh of Birmingham England guests H W Wan. J H Simms East Liverpool Tribune and family visiting. Miss L G McGregor visiting New Haven. C B Shaffer Jamestown oil dealer in the city. H A Macor Glasgow merchant at the Anderson.
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D. Frank Crawford
Motive Power Department
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Alliance
John B. Bartlett
Strauss’ Orchestra
Anderson
D. T. MacCabe
Panhandle Road
Columbus
Pennsylvania
Joseph C. Bucher
Uniontown
Pittsburg
Benjamin Baugh
Birminghy
England
H. W.wan
J. H. Simms
East
C. B. Shaffer
Jamestown, N. Y
City
H. A. Maoor
Glasgow
Letters Given Out Print Controversy Between Troup and Stanley
In Boston on Oct 30 J Rose Troup consents to publish correspondence with Mr. Stanley about the Africa expedition and legal actions by Sir Francis De Winton. Stanley replies with reflections on Major Barttelot, the rear column, and Troup’s conduct, urging proof and accountability for alleged failures and duties in the Yambuya expedition.
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Dispatch
Boston
J. Rose Troup
Stanley
Troup
Cairo
Egypt
Sir Francis de Winton
Barttelot
Africa
England
Jameson
Messia
Troy
Ward
Tocuss
Rockbeare House Letter Reveals Accusations and Missing Provisions
A July 1600 exchange from Rockbeare House near Exeter shows complaints of incorrect statements and lack of documentary evidence. The correspondent disputes claims about medical care, Africa evidence gathering, and contract items including tent, Winchester rifle, revolver, and provisions.
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Rockbeare House
Exeter
Sita
Africa
Barttelot
Meads
Blacksmith Romance Captures Washington Society
Washington society papers a striking romance centered on John Cammack a flower supplier of Seventh street road who secretly arranged a marriage for his daughter to a Baltimore blacksmith Arlington Hardesty The Cammacks expect reconciliation as the couple weds and plans for future acceptances unfold amid social circles.
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Washington
John Cammack
Washington Society
Cammack
Seventh Street Road
Boston
Fnally
Baltimore
Miss Cammack
Arlington Hardesty
Bride's Prayer Book Ruse Ends With Quick Marriage
A New York jeweler recalls a young woman who bought a prayer book with the option to exchange after consulting her mother. The next day she returned the book and asked for a refund, noting she had married the night before. A shopman cites other socialites attempting similar schemes, but none succeeded.
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New York
Imitating Straight Goods Scams warn of counterfeit whiskies
The article describes counterfeit spirits made from Cologne spirits as a cheaper imitation of straight goods. It explains the two distillations, disguising odor, coloring, bead oil, glycerine, syrup and water to mimic rye bourbon Scotch or Irish whisky. A sample recipe and costs are provided.
Teeth Cost More
Dentist Richard Parker in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat blames electricians for platinum wire shortages driving false teeth prices up. He notes prices have doubled this year as manufacturers raise costs, with platinum wire essential for durable teeth and a trust control likely to keep prices high through winter.
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Richard Parker
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dress-Suit Club in St Louis Struggles with Drawn Clothes
A St Louis group runs a Dress-Suit Club where members pay five dollars monthly until drawn, then receive clothes and quit. The practice risks embarrassment if a member wears outfits after leaving and a fire incident is described as part of a serial refire.
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St. Louis
Chicago Capital in Baltimore to Start Tin Can Factory
Rumor says Edwin Norton of Chicago plans to use the Abbott rolling mills property at Canton with a group of Chicago capitalists to establish a tin can and pressed tinware manufactory in Baltimore.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Edwin Norton
City
Abbott Rolling Mills
Canton
Desperate New York Man Ends Life in Hotel Room
Oscar Galinski a prominent New York lithograph and ink firm partner at Miller Galinski Vogel shot himself in his Green’s Hotel room after a gas leak alarm during a tense confrontation with Officer West. He died at Pennsylvania Hospital shortly after.
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the Dispatch
Oscar Galinski
New York
Green's Hotel
Galinski
Miller, Galinski & Vogel
Beekman Street
Mr. Galinski
Green’s Hotel
Aroun
West
Mr. Green
Officer West
Green
Eighth and
Chestnut Streets
Dannenhauer
Pennsylvania Hospital
Allegheny Streets and Sewers Awards and Bridge Ordinance
The Allegheny Committee on Streets and Sewers awarded contracts for grading and paving streets including High St St Clair St Church Alley School St Pine Alley East Diamond St and South Diamond St with cobbles asphalt blocks and irregular block stone to firms such as A J Harnack Thomas Carson Sloan MeIlvain C F Marshall and Sloan McIlvain Amounts range from 69 cents per foot to 82 20 plus a total for sewers at Duon Hastings and a bridge ordinance over Lacock Street recommended to Councils plus minor ordinances were acted on.
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Allegheny Committee On
High Street
A. J. Harnack
St. Clair Street
Thomas Carson
Church Alley
Sloan & MeIlvain
School Street
Marshall Street
C. F. Marshall
Pine Alley
Sloan & McIlvain
East Diamond Street
Sloan & Meclivain
South Diamond Street
Howard and
Elo
Duon & Hastings
Strand Street
Marshall, Kennedy & Co
Lacock Street
Actress Francesca Guthrie Weds Minneapolis Lawyer
In Milwaukee on October 30 Miss Francesca Guthrie of the Hess Opera Company became the wife of C. D. Moyer a lawyer from Minneapolis. The ceremony joined a leading soprano with a practicing attorney in a notable local event.
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Milwaukee
Francesca Guthrie
The
Hess Opera Company
Cc. D. Moyer
Minneapolis
Minor police items from Central and Ward stations
Patrick Dolan was committed for stealing from a Baltimore and Ohio box car. Erir Lowy aged 13 was sent to Reform Farm after running away from St Joseph’s Orphan Asylum. W McSteen jailed on burglary charge tied to a Penn avenue boarding house. Jous Rothenhausler jailed on a serious charge from Mary E Jubb. he was married two weeks. Jous Paradise surrendered on involuntary manslaughter bonds and remained in jail. James Catlin, a St James Hotel porter, arrested for stealing watches. Thomas Chapman jailed for failing to account for 400 collected for Alta Friendly Society. Herman Schweem and William Cramer discharged on suspicion. they threaten libel suit for false arrest. D Daylever bailed for hearing on aggravated assault by Michael Brock. both worked for Booth Flinn.
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Patrick Dolan
Baltimore and Ohio
Erir Lowy
Reform Farm
Wyman
St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum
W. McSteen
Penn Avenue
Jous Rothenhausler
Alleebeny
Mary E. Jubb
Jous Paradise
Alderman Dougherty
James Catlin
St. James Hotel
Thomas Chapman
Alta Friendly Society
Herman Schweem
William Cramer
Allegheny
Otto Blume
D. Daylever
Michael Brock
Booth & Flinn
Brock
Local Items Chronicle Two City Incident Report
Grovert ColLis of the Friendship engine mourns a lost gold charm that broke from his chain during a Wednesday night alarm. Burglars pried at a Keystone Manufacturing safe on Thirty-third Street but did not gain entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grovert ColLis
Friendship Engine
Allegheny
Keystone Manufacturing
A Bomb in the Camp Expresses Democratic Gains
A Democratic speaker predicts electing 11 Congressmen, naming McKinley and ex Governor Foster as two targets. He blames a gerrymander for limiting gains and asserts 14 districts will be carried, a net gain of nine representatives and an 18 seat shift in the House.
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McKinley
Foster
A. B. van Cleat
Ohio
Roosevelt funds open to all parties in clerical campaign
Theodore Roosevelt Civil Service Commissioner says government clerks may contribute to either party with no compulsion. A Republican campaign figure and ex governor Hugh Thompson donate to the Democratic cause. No employee may be solicited or forced to contribute. intimidation will be prosecuted.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Congressional Campaign Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Civil Service Commissioner
Hugh Thompson
Thompson
Reed Speaks in Michigan on Tariff and McKinley Bill
Dereroft October 30 reports Hon. T. B. Reed voiced his first Michigan remarks in Adrian before a large enthusiastic crowd. He concentrated on tariff policy and the impact of the McKinley bill, as a monster mass meeting followed with General R. Alger and others addressing the gathering.
Sherman and Foraker on the Stump in Ciscrywall
A great Republican campaign meeting was held at Music Hall in Ciscrywall tonight with Senator Sherman and ex-Governor Foraker as speakers. The event drew a large crowd as part of the statewide drive.
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Senator Sherman
Foraker
Iowa Farmers' Alliance Holds Large State Convention
More than 700 delegates logged in as the Iowa Farmers' Alliance met in a sprawling state convention marked by disorder and confusion. Officers were elected amid multiple ballots, while discussions focused on $16,000 in the secretary’s funds tied to the state purchasing agency. An effort to endorse J. M. Joseph for Railroad Commissioner was referred to the resolutions committee for tomorrow.
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Trs Mores
Farmers’ Alliance
Rerd
Post
J. M. Joseph
Union Labor
Committee On Resolutions
Morrow
Alaska Elects Delegate Hopeful from Alaska
The Alaska delegate election favors Captain James Carroll of the Queen. The convention urged Congress to grant Alaska a representative and adopted a memorial protesting Congress for denying Alaska a seat, plus calls for civil and criminal court laws.
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San Francisco
United States Congress
Alaska
James Carroll
Queen
Congress
Cruiser Philadelphia in New Collision in Lower Bay
The U S cruiser Philadelphia, scraped previously by a Dutch steamer off Staten Island, again collided in the lower bay while leaving for sea. It struck the schooner Grace Gower, which had sails and halyards injured and was towed to port. Philadelphia remained undamaged and continued on.
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New York
Philadelphia
Staten Island
Grace Gower
Tragedy at St. Jonas Wharf Drowns Two Boys
A 17 year old man Frederick Young and a son of merchant Frederick Mandel fell from a St. Jonas wharf in New Brunswick. Despite a strong tide and heavy sea a rescue boat was launched and a life buoy sent out, but both boys drowned.
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St. Jonas
N. B
Frederick Mandel
Frederick Young
St Johns Savings Bank Assigns To Judge Crocker
St Johns Savings Bank and Real Estate Exchange suspended payment and assigned assets today to Judge G A Crocker. Liabilities total about $20,000 with assets not exceeding $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
St. John’s Savings Bank and Real Estate Exchange
G. A. Crocker
Murderer Frank Shelton killed while resisting arrest
Honiy Springs Mississippi reports Frank Shelton a colored man who killed Louis Thomas a colored flagman last Tuesday night was shot dead today during arrest resistance. Lexpo October 20. The Normannia from New York to Hamburg passed Scilly at noon en route to Denmark and New York. Gellert arrived from New York in TE Seatina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honiy Springs
Miss
Frank Shelton
Louis Thomas
Lexpo
New Ene
Hamburg
Tooy
Denmark
New York
Gellert
Seatina
Race and Religion in Wisconsin Law and Politics
Wisconsin faces a heated battle over the Bennett educational law as German Catholics and Lutherans rally against it. The conflict shapes the statewide race, with Milwaukee shaping the outcome and party lines blurred by religious and linguistic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Bennett
Catholic Citizen
Peck
George W. Peck
Heard
Mr. Peck
Holiday gifts for music lovers at Hamilton’s Pittsburg store
In the holiday mood, Hamilton’s at 91 and Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh promotes a wide range of musical instruments as ideal gifts. The ad highlights Decker Bros Konbe Fisher Esty pianos Esty Story Clark cabinets and other brands, inviting customers to order now for delivery any time.
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Hamilton
Decker Bros
Konbe
Fisher
Esty
Esty S
Story & Clark
Farrand & Votey
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
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F. de Winton
Seeine
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H. M. Stanley
Pas
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Lin Yambuya
Stairs
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Reed
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Sherman
Iowa Farmers’ Alliance
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